{"id":20425,"date":"2023-10-04T15:38:54","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T20:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rollingaroundbjj.com\/?p=20425"},"modified":"2023-10-04T15:42:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T20:42:49","slug":"can-you-use-jiu-jitsu-in-wrestling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rollingaroundbjj.com\/can-you-use-jiu-jitsu-in-wrestling\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Use Jiu-Jitsu In Wrestling?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Jiu-jitsu and wrestling often look like polar opposites despite both being grappling styles. In wrestling, you do everything in your power to avoid getting your back on the ground, while in BJJ, we often voluntarily do it. Wrestling does not allow submissions, while they are the central focus of BJJ. What does this mean for using jiu-jitsu in wrestling?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most jiu-jitsu techniques cannot be used in wrestling because they are against the rules or already have better alternatives. But still, jiu-jitsu training can benefit wrestlers by having better body and mat awareness, being more comfortable on the bottom, and having a big crossover to self-defense and MMA fighting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually, wrestlers transition into jiu-jitsu because it’s more accessible for all age groups and has influenced BJJ a lot. However, even active wrestling competitors can benefit from cross-training if they know how to use the new skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very few techniques from jiu-jitsu can be used in wrestling because of the completely different rulesets and objectives. As with all combat sports, practitioners develop techniques and strategies based on how competitions are scored. This is why we have so many forms of grappling that are so different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Can You Use Jiu-Jitsu In Wrestling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n